Charlie Chan : the untold story of the honorable detective and his rendezvous with American history / Yunte Huang.
A biography of cinematic hero Charlie Chan, based on the real-life Chinese immigrant detective, Chang Apana, whose bravado inspired mystery writer Earl Derr Biggers to depict his fictional sleuth as a wisecracking and wise investigator rather than a stereotype.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780393069624
- ISBN: 0393069621
- Physical Description: xx, 354 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York : Norton, [2010]
- Copyright: ©2010
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The "real" Charlie Chan. Sandalwood Mountains ; Canton ; Paniolo, the Hawaiian cowboy ; The Wilders of Waikiki ; "Book 'em, Danno!" ; Chinatown ; The See Yup man ; Desperadoes ; Double murder -- Charlie Chan's pop. The other Canton ; Lampoon ; The raconteur ; The house without a key -- Charlie Chan, the Chinaman. The heathen Chinee ; Fu Manchu ; Charlie Chan, the Chinaman ; Kaimuki ; Pasadena ; A meeting of East and West -- Charlie Chan at the movies. Hollywood's Chinoiserie ; Yellowface ; Between the real and the reel ; Rape in paradise ; The Black Camel ; Racial parables -- Charlie Chan carries on. Charlie Chan in China ; Charlie Chan soldiers on ; The Fu Manchurian candidate ; Will the real Charlie Chan please stand up? -- Appendix I. A list of Charlie Chanisms -- Appendix II. A list of Charlie Chan films.
- Citation/References Note:
- Booklist starredKirkus StarredLibrary JournalBooklist starred, July 2010Kirkus Starred, June 2010Library Journal, July 2010
- Target Audience Note:
- AdultAdult Follett Library Resources
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- Subject:
- Apana, Chang, 1871-1933.
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Available copies
- 6 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 0 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library. (Show)
Holds
- 1 current hold with 8 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville Main Library | BIO APANA (Text) | 36015000664850 | Adult Biography | In transit | - |
| Harnett County Main Library | B APANA Hua (Text) | 33630004257668 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Henderson Main Branch | CHAN (Text) | 33258006938802 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
| Jackson County Public Library | 363.2509 H (Text) | 39493106786181 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Manteo Library | B APANA (Text) | 39488300787050 | Adult Biography | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| South Buncombe/Skyland Library | 363.25092 HUA (Text) | 0020508729330 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Statesville Main Library | B APANA HUA (Text) | 33114016794711 | Adult Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Yadkin County Public Library | B CHAN (Text) | 30671100771122 | Adult Biography | Available | - |
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Summary:
A biography of cinematic hero Charlie Chan, based on the real-life Chinese immigrant detective, Chang Apana, whose bravado inspired mystery writer Earl Derr Biggers to depict his fictional sleuth as a wisecracking and wise investigator rather than a stereotype.
